Tag archive for ‘Kern River Valley’
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Invaluable service dog saved by community’s kindness
Service dog Jenna can detect when her caretaker Terri Gallion is going to have a seizure. So when Jenna accidentally ingested antifreeze – potentially lethal to animals – the Kern River Valley community came together quickly to help cover the veterinarian bills.
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Local Native American tribe draws strength from its tragic past
This month, the Tubatulabal tribe of the Kern River Valley will look back on the 1863 massacre that took many of its members’ lives. But they will also look ahead to a future of keeping their culture and language alive and gaining federal recognition.
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Kern River Valley Festival is green in life and spirit
Communities throughout the Kern River Valley partner up for the four-day 2010 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival March 17-21. Events include films, expos, workshops, native plant sales, a town hall meeting on water issues and a green fashion show.
